OHIP coverage while outside Canada

Find out what OHIP covers when you’re temporarily outside Canada. Check your health card before you go You should bring your health card with you if you’re planning to travel outside of Canada, but first, make sure it’s still valid. A valid Ontario health card has: not expired your correct personal information on it (e.g. name, birthdate) your Read more about OHIP coverage while outside Canada[…]

Ontario to cut small-business taxes to ease transition to higher minimum wage

With an eye to next spring’s election, Ontario’s Liberal government will slash small business taxes as part of $500 million in new investments aimed at easing the transition to the province’s increasing minimum wage. Finance Minister Charles Sousa unveiled the government plan in the province’s fall economic statement Tuesday afternoon. The corporate tax rate for Read more about Ontario to cut small-business taxes to ease transition to higher minimum wage[…]

How much will Morneau’s proposed tax changes cost small business?

Accountants are busy crunching the numbers for small-business clients who may be affected by Ottawa’s proposals to close loopholes these companies use to lower their tax bills. The Liberal government is looking to remove what it sees as a financial advantage people with corporations have compared with salaried employees. Business owners argue the suggested moves are unfair Read more about How much will Morneau’s proposed tax changes cost small business?[…]

Bank of Canada hikes rates as economy roars

The Bank of Canada has hiked its key interest rate for the second time in less than two months amid surprisingly resurgent growth across the country. The central bank raised its overnight lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 1 per cent Wednesday, surprising many analysts who had not expected another rate Read more about Bank of Canada hikes rates as economy roars[…]

What Every Small Business Needs to Know

Running a small business is a challenge, but with the right help it can also be rewarding. Share the challenge with someone as committed to the success of your business as you are — a certified general accountant (CGA). CGAs see more than numbers. They provide the knowledge and skills that go beyond typical accounting services such as the preparation of Read more about What Every Small Business Needs to Know[…]

Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019

May 30, 2017 10:04 A.M. Ministry of Labour The Ontario government has announced its intention to introduce proposed legislation, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. The legislative proposals include broad ranging amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act. While the province’s economy is strong and growing, the nature of work has Read more about Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019[…]

2016 – Income Tax Update, Rajesh Arora, CPA, CGA

This attached presentation will give you quick answers to many questions relating to 2016 personal tax return and corporate tax planning. We list major changes to attached presentation, including income tax changes that have been announced but have not become law at this time. Click to view 2016pdates – 2016 Tax Updates – Rajesh Arora, CPA, Read more about 2016 – Income Tax Update, Rajesh Arora, CPA, CGA[…]